Bursali to New Judges: Safeguard the Interests of Litigants

Thirty-three judges and judgeesses took the oath of office before the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the President of the Court of Cassation, Advisor Dr. Adel Bursali, at the Supreme Council of the Judiciary’s headquarters in the new Justice Palace. The ceremony marked the issuance of Decree No. 142 of 2026, which transferred some members of the Public Prosecution to serve as judges in the Court of First Instance.

In a press statement, the Supreme Council of the Judiciary noted that Advisor Dr. Bursali congratulated the new judges on joining the judiciary, and clarified the responsibilities and duties incumbent upon them. The statement indicated that he urged them to strive for justice, safeguard the interests of litigants, and commit to continuous learning and knowledge acquisition by staying abreast of developments in judicial principles, jurisprudential research, and technical fields, thereby enabling them to fulfill their entrusted mission to the fullest extent. Advisor Dr. Bursali also advised them to cherish the State of Kuwait and emphasized the necessity of protecting its security and stability.

For further details: He urged them to strive for justice and commit to continuous learning and knowledge acquisition. The President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary witnessed the swearing-in of 33 judges and judgeesses, advising them to cherish Kuwait and safeguard the interests of litigants.

Thirty-three judges and judgeesses took the oath of office before the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the President of the Court of Cassation, Advisor Dr. Adel Bursali, at the Supreme Council of the Judiciary’s headquarters in the new Justice Palace, in light of the issuance of Decree No. 142 of 2026 transferring some members of the Public Prosecution to serve as judges in the Court of First Instance.

The Supreme Council of the Judiciary stated in a press release that Advisor Dr. Bursali congratulated the new judges on joining the judiciary, and explained the responsibilities and duties they must adhere to. He urged them to pursue justice, protect the interests of litigants, and commit to expanding their knowledge and expertise by studying new developments in judicial principles, jurisprudential research, and technical fields, which would assist them in fulfilling their assigned mission to the highest standard. He also advised them to cherish the State of Kuwait and stressed the importance of safeguarding its security and stability, adding that this represents a part of the great contribution bestowed upon them by their beloved country.

Attending the swearing-in ceremony, in addition to the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the President of the Court of Cassation, was the Vice President of the Court of First Instance, Advisor Khaled Al-Othman, in accordance with Article (25) of Decree-Law No. 80 of 2026 promulgating the Law Regulating the Judiciary.

This development comes within the framework of the plan and timeline established by the Supreme Council of the Judiciary to fully Kuwaitize the judiciary and members of the judicial authority by the end of the 2029/2030 judicial year, implementing the High Command issued in this regard.